Richmond-San Rafael Forward

Changes are afoot on the Richmond-San Rafael (RSR) Bridge. Improvements include infrastructure changes and programs to support crossing the bridge by bicycle.

RSR Open Road Tolling and I-580 Westbound HOV Lane

The RSR open road tolling and I-580 westbound HOV lane provide safety and operational improvements on westbound I-580 approaching the RSR Bridge by:

• Converting one of the three existing general-purpose lanes to a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane, beginning at the I-580 / Regatta Avenue Interchange
• Replacing the existing tolling structure with overhead toll gantries east of the existing toll booths

Staff Contact

Ingrid Supit, Project Manager
Email: isupit@bayareametro.gov

Richmond-San Rafael E-Bike Commute Program

MTC’s Richmond-San Rafael Bridge E-Bike Commute Program promotes the use of electric bicycles (e-bikes) for commuting across the RSR Bridge on the bicycle/pedestrian path.

E-bikes offer many benefits that make bicycle commutes possible. For example, e-bikes can help riders go farther with less effort, even up hills and in windy conditions. Bike riders also save money on tolls, gas and parking.

Through this program, MTC provides discounts on e-bike purchases to residents living and working in Richmond, San Rafael and other nearby communities where bike commutes across the RSR Bridge are viable. The program also offers incentives to riders for bike commute trips using the RSR Bridge path.

RSR E-Bike Commute Program - Applications are Open 

Visit RSRBikeCommute.org to learn how to apply for the program, and ways to earn additional rewards for riding e-bikes over the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. The program is eligible to people who:

• Are 18 years or older
• Live and work or go to school on opposite sides of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge
• Have a qualifying income at or below 400% of the Federal poverty level

If you do not meet the above requirements, we encourage you to complete the Participant Interest Form, since program requirements may change in the future.

RSR E-Bike Program Contacts

Michelle Go, Program Manager
Phone: (415) 778-6649
Email: mgo@bayareametro.gov

Phone: (415) 778-5314
Email: help@rsrebikecommute.org

RSR Rides

RSR Rides supports local community organizations and bicycle retailers who lead group bike and e-bike rides on the RSR Bridge during peak periods.

All rides begin from within a quarter mile of a high-frequency transit stop (such as a BART station). Rides include bike education and safety, and offer opportunities to try riding e-bikes.

RSR Rides Staff Contact

Lily Brown, Program Manager
Phone: (415) 778-6721
Email: lbrown@bayareametro.gov